The above statement has been popular for some years, now. I am sure most of our dear readers have heard this from time to time. It has been on multitudes of bumper stickers, and in fact, one book I own has this phrase at the end of every chapter! It is a good thought, and I appreciate the sentiment being expressed. This statement conveys the message that since God said it, then I believe it. It is then "settled" because I will not argue with my God about it, nor will I listen to anyone who may try to get me to question the word of God.

At the same time, there is an even more accurate way to state this truth, and it is: "God Said It; That Settles It; I Believe It." Put simply, once God says something, that settles it, regardless of whether or not I believe it! When God speaks the truth, it is settled (Ps. 119:89). If one fights and argues against the will of God, a man's "unsettled" mind has no effect upon God's truth (Example: 2 Kings 5:10-14). At the same time, when one accepts God's word completely, the acceptance and obedience to His word had no effect on the truth, either (Acts 2:41, 47)! God said it, and that settles it! Therefore, I need to believe it.

God's word has been man's standard from the beginning. So long as we live upon this earth, this standard will not change (Matt. 24:35; I Pet. 4:11).

"God Said It; That Settles It; I Believe It."

- The Old Paths, 12/22/13